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Santorini has long been synonymous with romance, and in 2026, that reputation feels stronger than ever. Recently ranked among the top three most romantic destinations in the world by Condé Nast Traveller, the iconic Greek island once again finds itself in the global spotlight, alongside the Amalfi Coast and the Maldives. For couples around the world, Santorini is a must-see place to slow down, disconnect, and experience beauty at its most effortless.

Kalamata city break 2026 is quickly becoming a phrase to watch.

The honest answer is that it depends on where you look, though the range is easy enough to sketch out. In our current Crete portfolio, off-plan homes run from around €140,000 up to €600,000 and above for a coastal villa, with most of what people buy sitting somewhere in between. What sets the price within that range comes down to three things above all: location, size, and condition. A house a few kilometres inland costs far less than a similar one with a sea view, and a place that needs restoring starts lower than one that's ready to move into. The sections below walk through how that plays out, what to budget on top of the price, and how Crete compares with the other islands. One thing to keep in mind: these figures reflect our portfolio at the time of writing and shift as homes sell, so treat them as a guide rather than a fixed price list.

Owning a place under the Greek sun is a dream many Dutch buyers share. Turning it into reality means working through a property process that is different from the one back home. This guide answers the questions Dutch buyers ask us most often, from why Greece appeals in the first place, through the legal steps, renovation and hidden defects, financing, rental rules, and the practical side of using a Greek home for the long term.

Corfu is one of the most established property markets in Greece, attracting buyers from across Northern Europe and beyond. Property prices vary considerably depending on location, property type, and condition, from traditional stone houses in inland villages to elegant neoclassical villas and modern seaside residences. This guide gives you a practical overview of what to expect.

It's one of the first questions buyers with an eye on letting ask, and a fair one. As a rough guide, a good holiday home in Crete, let well, can return in the region of 8 to 10% a year before tax, though that figure needs unpacking. It's a gross estimate, before costs and tax, and it varies a great deal with location, the property itself, the season, and how well it's run. Net returns are noticeably lower once everything is accounted for. So treat any yield as an estimate rather than a promise. Here's a realistic look at what drives rental returns in Crete, and what to weigh before counting on them.

Crete has significantly strengthened its position as one of the most attractive real estate destinations in Greece. For the first time, the island’s electricity demand is being fully covered by high-capacity grid interconnections with mainland Greece, combined with locally produced renewable energy sources (RES), as announced in late 2025 by the Greek Independent Electricity Transmission Operator (ADMIE). This energy achievement is a structural upgrade that directly impacts property value, investment security, and long-term growth prospects.